The Hempstead County Quorum Court held their July meeting on Thursday (7-28) at the Hempstead County Courthouse. County Agent Steven Sheets opened the meeting talking about his hay show this year at the County Fair. The show is sponsored by Hope Tractor. Persons needing information can call Sheets at 777-5771.The J.P.'s considered one ordinance. This ordinance transferred funds in several categories including for uniforms. The sheriff said they are buying 150 inmate uniforms. They are also getting rid of their uniform service for deputies and buying them each 3 uniforms. The money comes from the jail budget. The jail was spending $14,000 per month last year for meals and this year are spending about $9,000 per month. The jail cooks are being more efficient and the jail is using a new food supplier. Also, the food supplier is expected to give the jail a rebate of at least 2%. The ordinance also corrected the salary of one person. The ordinance passed.Ruth E. Cook of the Cooperative Extension Service introduced new staffers Whitney Rook and Tia Blakeley. Cook also invited the J.P.'s to an interpretive review.The J.P.'s discussed the policy manual. They clarified the definition of immediate familyThe judge talked about a display coming to the Watermelon Festival which commemorates the over 140 Arkansans killed in the service of our country since 9/11.The judge noted the bids for the Tyson road project will be opened August 16th. It is hoped the project can be done soon.The judge told the J.P.'s about a gravel truck accident on state highway 195. He said a part on the truck broke. The truck driver broke a couple of vertebrae. The truck was a 2007 with over 200,000 miles on it. Next month's Quorum Court meeting will be August 18th.Assessor Kim Smith talked about people 65 or older or disabled having their taxes frozen. She said those who think they're qualified need to call her office. She also talked about the $350 homestead tax exemption. The meeting then adjourned.